My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"No, not really," I shrugged, and I was ready to end the conversation. I took a step away from the pavilion, but Irvin stopped me.

"Since you didn't think remarrying is a problem, are you already preparing for a second marriage? If so, what do you think of me? I don't mind if you're divorced, or I would have a step-child."

My face fell at his words. Irvin was being frivolous. It was ridiculous of him to say such things.

I glared at him, "I appreciate your fondness, Mr. Granger. But, no, thanks!"

At this point, Irvin's behavior couldn't be summed up with only being unpredictable. He was erratic.

Passing him, I left the pavilion and lined the fountain to go back to the house.

I heard footsteps behind me, and they were getting closer. I scowled, and I couldn't help but feel that Irvin was stepping over the line.

I grew irritated at him by the second. When I noticed that he draped his arm on my shoulder, I turned around and didn't hesitate to push him away.

Caught by surprise, Irvin fell into the fountain.

was already dark, and the surrounding was only dimly lit by the street lights. All I could see was the ripples in the

that he might have drowned,

calling Irvin's name by the fountain, there was no response

down without control, "Help! Someone's drowning! Help..." Without any notice, Irvin emerged from the water. He

up to the bank of the

face, finally realizing that he

I yelled at him, "Do you think

make such a lame joke with a pregnant woman. I swore I could

he even seemed a little too relaxed. He shrugged in indifference and said, "The water's cool, so I stayed in it for a little more." It was very clear that he was doing it on purpose, just to scare me. I got so worked up that I raised my hand and pushed him into

"Plop!"

"Arianna-"

pushed Irvin

as soon as I turned, I saw Hendrix's looming figure in the dark. There were incomprehensible feelings in his eyes. And it made me

was stunned for a moment before I turned to walk

eyes shifted from Irvin-who was still struggling in the fountain - to me. In a light voice, he replied, "Yes." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website

as well. Irvin had just climbed out of the fountain